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A review by ginkansas
Birdie and Me by J.M.M. Nuanez
5.0
Birdie and Jack are siblings who have to move in with their uncle after their mother's sudden death. The new scenery and people in their life throw them through a loop, but also pulls them out of their comfort zones. But when Birdie is bullied for being gender fluid and their uncle doesn't stand up for them, it's the last straw.
This was SUCH a good book! The overarching themes of discovering yourself and your place in the world as well as family and support aren't exactly new, but Nuanez handles them with a gentle and empathetic hand, making Jack and Birdie come to life. Fans of Kate Dicamillo, Ann M. Martin and Dan Gemeinhart will find something of great value in this novel.
This was SUCH a good book! The overarching themes of discovering yourself and your place in the world as well as family and support aren't exactly new, but Nuanez handles them with a gentle and empathetic hand, making Jack and Birdie come to life. Fans of Kate Dicamillo, Ann M. Martin and Dan Gemeinhart will find something of great value in this novel.